Compliance Counsel II

SECU; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SECU is seeking a Compliance Counsel II to join the second line Regulatory Compliance team within Risk Management. The role focuses on ensuring compliance with applicable state and federal laws for a credit union, conducting regulatory reviews, handling complaints, vendor due diligence, and tracking regulatory changes.

Ideal candidates hold a Juris Doctor and NC bar status (or ability to obtain), with 2–5 years of in-house compliance experience in financial services.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and NC bar license or ability to obtain.
• 2–5 years of progressive in-house compliance experience at a large credit union/bank or similar.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations affecting credit unions and financial institutions (NCUA, CFPB, etc.).
• Strong legal research and writing skills with excellent verbal communication.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments with exceptional attention to detail and adapt to changing demands.

Responsibilities

• Regulatory compliance reviews and research of materials, disclosures, training, and member-facing content.
• Review regulatory compliance-related questions and provide guidance to leadership and business lines.
• Perform regulatory compliance complaint reviews and respond to membership inquiries.
• Conduct vendor compliance reviews and due diligence recommendations.
• Monitor regulatory changes and prepare summaries of impact for the Credit Union.
• Collaborate across departments, mentor team members, and adjust priorities as needed.
• Assist senior leadership with audits and examinations.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Licensed to practice law in NC or able to obtain

Job description

If you are motivated and believe in the credit union philosophy of \"People Helping People\", join our team!

Position Overview:

The Compliance Counsel II role sits in the second line Regulatory Compliance team within Risk Management and is responsible for helping ensure the Credit Union’s compliance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations.

Essential Responsibilities:

• (45 %) Regulatory Compliance Reviews and Research.
• Review compliance-related materials, including but not limited to, disclosures, training, marketing and advertising materials, and other member-facing materials to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Research questions for compliance with applicable laws and regulations as requested by Compliance Senior Leadership and the Credit Union’s various business lines, including Human Resources.
• Develop and maintain active relationships within professional networks to stay current on emerging issues and regulatory requirements.
• (20 %) Regulatory Compliance Complaint Reviews
• Review and revise, as appropriate, responses to complaints submitted by membership through regulatory channels which present compliance-based concerns or issues.
• (10 %) Vendor Reviews
• Conduct compliance risk-based reviews of new and existing vendor relationships and provide recommendations on any additional due diligence that may be required.
• (10 %) Regulatory Change Management
• Monitor and prepare summaries regarding regulatory activities, regulatory changes, and industry developments to identify new regulations, trends and emerging issues that may impact the Credit Union including but not limited to consumer protection regulations and HR- and employment-related regulatory activities.
• (10 %) Interdepartmental and Cross-Team Collaboration
• Work collaboratively with and mentor team members, including but not limited to sharing legal and other expertise, actively participate in team and departmental meetings, and be willing to pivot tasks based on shifts in priorities.
• (5%) - Audit and Examination Assistance
• Assist Compliance Senior Leadership with audits and examinations as needed, helping to ensure audit or exam preparatory needs are met.

Required Education & Experience (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities):

• Juris Doctor degree from accredited law school. License to practice law in North Carolina or able to obtain within a reasonable time, and in good standing with state bar.
• 2-5 years of progressive experience as in-house counsel in a compliance-related field at a large credit union or bank, or as an attorney in a law firm that provided direct and substantial compliance related services to credit unions, banks, or financial institutions on a variety of consumer products and services.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws, and regulations affecting state-chartered, federally insured credit unions, banks, and other financial institutions (especially those promulgated by the National Credit Union Administration and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau), such as: TILA, RESPA, HMDA, FCRA, FDCPA, SCRA, SAFE Act, ECOA, TISA, Regulation CC, EFTA, ESIGN, and UDAAP.
• Strong legal research and writing skills, and excellent verbal communication abilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple assignments efficiently.
• Ability to remain flexible and adapt to changing departmental demands.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to cooperate and collaborate with co-workers and be cordial in all interactions with co-workers and other employees.

Preferred Education & Experience (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities):

• Compliance certifications such as the ACU Credit Union Compliance Officer (CUCO) designation and/or the ACU Certified Credit Union HR Compliance Professional (CHRCP) designation, or the willingness to earn in a reasonable time period.
• Knowledge of federal employment laws including but not limited to ERISA, FMLA, FLSA, and the ADA.
• Basic understanding of the Credit Union’s products, services, and systems.

Job Environment & Physical Requirements:

• Hybrid expectations.
• Sitting for prolonged periods of time.
• Computer use for long periods of time.

SECU provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law.

Disclaimer

State Employees' Credit Union reserves the right to fill this role at a higher/lower level based on business need.